What does Proverbs 11:24 mean?

Proverbs 11:24 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 11:24 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

22As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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